Festivals in Cangas del Narcea

Local festivals of Cangas del Narcea

The best-known celebrations in Cangas del Narcea are Carmen and Magdalena, major festivals of the town between 14 and el 22 July. Su acto más emblemático es La Descarga, linked to the day of Carmen and the tradition of flying in the urban environment of Cangas.

• Main festivals: El Carmen and La Magdalena, with special prominence of La Discharge.
• Main celebration day: 16 July, festival of Our Lady of Carmen; Magdalena is celebrated on 22 July.
• Usual duration: The festive programme is concentrated approximately 14 July to 22, although each edition may advance or expand events.
• Usual places: town of Cangas del Narcea, chapel of Carmen, basilica of Santa María Magdalena, Town Hall square, Roman bridge, downtown streets and spaces set up for concerts, clubs and popular activities.
• Associated traditions: proclamation, parade of peñas, wine and buns, processions, music, festivals, religious events and the Voluntary Discharge on 16 July.
• Who participates: City Council, Society of Artisans of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, clubs, associations, neighbors, families and visitors.
• Local public holiday: It is not set here as closed data because it must be verified each year in the current official work calendar of Asturias and in the municipal resolution of local festivals.
• Other relevant holidays: San Tiso, Nuestra Señora del Acebo on 8 September, Santa Bárbara on 4 December, the Las Veigas festivities in Besullo and celebrations of parishes in the council.
• Other cultural events: the Harvest Festival, linked to Cangas wine, and the municipal cultural programming.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Cangas Wine Museum, Corias monastery, Basilica of Santa María Magdalena, Muniellos, Fuentes del Narcea, Degaña and Ibias Natural Park, nature routes and traditional heritage.